Project Ideas

ManualsBrands3M ManualsPaintScotchBlue 0.94 in. x 60 yds. Original Multi-Use Painter's Tape (Case of 36)

Start from the pencil line. Place

3 strips of 1” tape next to one

another, running from top to

bottom of the wall. Remove the

middle piece of tape, to expose

the wall.

Start your ﬁrst grouping 5 inches

from your ﬁrst corner. Measure

and mark your groupings on the

tape that masks your trim. Use

level and pencil to draw a line at

the edge of one grouping.

Multi-width stripes are an

easy way to create complex,

interesting pattern designs

with minimal effort. Alternating

colors and stripe widths will

give you endless variety – and

ScotchBlue

™

Painter’s Tapes

will support your ideas with

dependable versatility.

Preparation

• Plan your striping pattern – see next page for ideas

• Remove wall hangings and ﬁll nail holes

• Make sure wall is clean, dust-free and dry before you begin

Tools

- ScotchBlue™ Painter’s Tape Advanced

Delicate Surface with Edge-Lock™ Protector

- Paints, brush, roller & tray

- 5-in-1 tool/putty knife

- Tape measure

- Pencil & level

Step by Step Guide

Stripes – Multi-Width

Paint the basecoat (the lighter

color) over the entire wall and let

it dry for at least 24 hours.

Mask along trim, baseboards

and non-textured ceilings with

ScotchBlue

™

Painter’s Tape

Advanced Delicate Surface.

Step 1: Mask Trim

Step 5: Finish First Group

Step 2: Paint Basecoat

Step 6: Mask Full Room

Step 3: Measure Pattern

Step 7: Paint Stripes

Step 4: Start Masking

Step 8: Remove Tape

Measure 4” from the last piece

of tape you put on the wall.

Draw a line, then place

three strips of 1” tape next to

each other, from top to bottom.

Remove the middle tape to

expose the wall.

Apply your darker paint color to

all exposed 1” and 4” spaces

throughout the entire room. Use

a light amount of paint along

the tape edges to avoid paint

seepage Let the paint dry for at

least 24 hours.

Measure 10” from your last

piece of tape. From this point,

repeat steps 4, 5 and the

start of 6 – until you are done

masking the entire room. Then

press down all tape with a putty

knife or 5-in-1 tool.

Carefully remove tape at a 45°

angle, pulling away from the

freshest paint line. If paint starts

to lift, use a sharp tool to cut

along the painted tape edge.

Summary of content (2 pages)

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Stripes – Multi-Width Multi-width stripes are an easy way to create complex, interesting pattern designs with minimal effort. Alternating colors and stripe widths will give you endless variety – and ScotchBlue™ Painter’s Tapes will support your ideas with dependable versatility.
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The Right Tape for the Job Good masking is the key to clean, professional paint lines. ScotchBlue™ Painter’s Tapes are specially designed for optimum performance when used correctly. For an extra edge, look for tapes with Edge-Lock™ Paint Line Protector. This advanced technology helps keep paint out and produces super sharp lines for brilliant looks and unlimited Size & Scale Suggestions ways to transform your space.